Alex Bregman’s Horse Took A Win, But His Wallet Took A Hit: The Wild Story From Louisville

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman definitely had a memorable Thursday, even with his team on an off day. His horse, Act of Parliament, owned by Bregman Family Racing, pulled off its first career win at the iconic Churchill Downs. Talk about starting the weekend right!

Derby Dreams and Teammate Cheers

This wasn’t just any win, it was a first career victory, and the excitement was clearly contagious. Bregman had some of his Cubs teammates right there with him, making the trip to Louisville to cheer on Act of Parliament. How cool is that, seeing the squad rally behind one of their own in a totally different arena? Will Walden, the trainer for Act of Parliament, nailed it when he said the atmosphere was “electric.” He mentioned, “To have Alex and the entire team here and then have the horse come through like that made it a pretty special night.” You can feel that energy, man. That’s true team spirit, bleeding through even on a day off.

The Win, The Claim, and The Playoff Push

But here’s where the story takes a turn, because while the celebration for Act of Parliament was huge, it was short-lived for Bregman’s ownership. The three-year-old colt, initially bought by Bregman and his family for $65,000, was actually claimed in a blind draw for only $20,000. Six different owners put in bids to buy him! So, a big win on the track, but a real hit to the wallet for Bregman Family Racing. You gotta wonder how that felt, but a win is a win, right? And the Cubs need all the good vibes they can get because their season is heating up. Chicago is sitting at a strong 85-68, tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for that crucial No. 1 wild card spot in the National League. Their magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to four. Every game from here on out is massive.

The celebration might not have lasted long for Act of Parliament’s ownership, but the feeling of victory should carry over for Bregman. He and the Cubs get right back into the grind on Friday, taking on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark. With that wild card spot on the line, every swing, every pitch, and every bit of team morale counts. Can they keep that winning momentum rolling from the racetrack straight onto the diamond? We’re all watching to see if that magic number drops even lower!

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.